She says it remains fresh and unusual because the event does not try to tell society's views about the performing arts.

VOA: special.2009.08.05

With all the planning that goes into some weddings, it is easy to forget what the event is all about.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

The event Web site describes every Olympic building and competition area and the environmental decisions that were made about its design.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

But Ron Wagner says the spirit of the event is best represented by the pilots and engineers who build their own aircraft.

VOA: special.2010.07.30

Public television stations around the country broadcast the event last month, and Rounder has released a concert album.

VOA: special.2010.04.19

This much is true: The organizers named the event after Woodstock,New York, a town known for the arts.

VOA: special.2009.08.10

They were unable to contact one of the drivers, so the WorldFirst car was barred from the event.

VOA: special.2009.11.03

The event normally brings about three million Muslims from one hundred sixty countries to the city of Mecca.

VOA: special.2009.11.24

The event gathers some of the world's most powerful political and business leaders at a small ski village in the Swiss Alps.

VOA: special.2009.01.23

The event has not taken place here since nineteen ninety because of restrictions against visitors with H.I.V.

VOA: special.2009.12.02

Guests were not told where the wedding was to be held until a week before the event.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

People attending the event wore wild clothing and took part in a competition for best costume.

VOA: special.2009.10.30

When the awards ceremony grew too large, the Academy started holding the event in theaters.

VOA: special.2009.02.20

The event is expected to include performances by musicians including Sting, John Legend,and the Roots.

VOA: special.2010.04.21